A Chinese Square Blue and White Porcelain Box with Reticulated Wood Cover

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), mid to late 19th century, a square formed porcelain box with dimpled corners, hand painted in underglaze blue with gourds and butterflies to top, cracked ice white plum blossoms surrounding shaped reserves decorated with scenic seaside landscapes, unmarked, with ornate reticulated carved wood cover with hardstone boulder finial, presented together with an elegant key scroll carved wood stand.

8 1/2 x 8 x 8 in.

Overall very good condition; finial has been reattached to wood cover; kiln crack to interior; small chip to bottom rim; stand with stress cracks.